Does a dash in a domain name affect search engine rank?

Deleuze · 04-12-2008, 02:22 PM

I know people avoid it because it is not as snappy and memorable, but does it affect the way search engines will rank your site? thanks

PornBlogger · 04-12-2008, 03:09 PM

hey there

yes, a hyphen has an affect.. but the typical question is "is it negative or positive". just look at it this way, SE's build indexes of webpages using (keywords, titles, meta info, etc)..

so depending on the characters used, the keywords, etc. in a domain, sure it will have some weight in the overall indexing process, but DO NOT worry on it.

i did a search for "escorts" and on the first page were 2-3 websites with hyphens in the domain name. so, just from that simple search you can see that a hyphen won't prevent you from placing well, it's waaaaaaay waaaaay much more than that. it's just a small piece of the big puzzle.

peace

fsudirectory · 04-12-2008, 09:13 PM

Ive used them before without any problem. You may not get the type in traffic but google will still do you good.

Wiggles · 04-13-2008, 09:17 AM

its definately not as strong as a domain with no dash, bu its better then a domain with no keywords in it too

tigermom · 04-13-2008, 10:09 AM

Don't fret about it when it comes to SEO. As mentioned, other factors matter much more. If you can get the domain without a dash, even better, because it's more brandable. For SEO, it makes little difference if at all.

micho · 04-13-2008, 01:27 PM

i don't thing it makes difference

markz08 · 04-21-2008, 01:48 PM

Yes, it has an effect because it serves as a separator for the keywords.

Paul&John · 04-21-2008, 04:27 PM

Haven't got a problem with that.. got a blog with 3 keywords -> kw1-kw2-kw3.com and its on the top for many good terms!

04-12-2008, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
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04-12-2008, 03:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
PornBlogger I see you baby.. shakin that Ass! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,094 Points: 830	hey there yes, a hyphen has an affect.. but the typical question is "is it negative or positive". just look at it this way, SE's build indexes of webpages using (keywords, titles, meta info, etc).. so depending on the characters used, the keywords, etc. in a domain, sure it will have some weight in the overall indexing process, but DO NOT worry on it. i did a search for "escorts" and on the first page were 2-3 websites with hyphens in the domain name. so, just from that simple search you can see that a hyphen won't prevent you from placing well, it's waaaaaaay waaaaay much more than that. it's just a small piece of the big puzzle. peace __________________ --------- - Reading can help your $$$ status "I build my dreams using Mac OS X!" - "knock'em out the box yoooooo" -

04-13-2008, 09:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
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04-13-2008, 10:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
tigermom Yes, that's a Harry Potter book Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,165 Points: 3,983	Don't fret about it when it comes to SEO. As mentioned, other factors matter much more. If you can get the domain without a dash, even better, because it's more brandable. For SEO, it makes little difference if at all. __________________ Glass Mannequin real amateurs, real kinkiness and non-saturated - now with AWESOME blog feeds! Gay Traffic? ZBuckz high conversions

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04-12-2008, 09:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
fsudirectory I get paid(hopefully) to watch porn Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 519 Points: 2,660	Ive used them before without any problem. You may not get the type in traffic but google will still do you good.

04-21-2008, 01:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
markz08 Its not always sunny on sundays Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 324 Points: 1,245	Yes, it has an effect because it serves as a separator for the keywords. __________________ Andrew Blake Cash

04-21-2008, 04:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
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